FINAL BILL REPORT

SSB 5644

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

C 187 L 17

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning skill center facility maintenance.

Sponsors: Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senator Honeyford).

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

House Committee on Capital Budget

Background: There are 15 skill centers in Washington which operate as cooperatives with participating school districts and offer in-depth programs for about 7000 students. Facility funding is provided through the capital budget; the funding is administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction School Facilities and Organization.

Summary: The host district of a skill center cooperative must maintain a separate capital account into which the participating school districts must make annual deposits to pay for minor repair and maintenance costs for the skill center. The annual deposits may be a per pupil facility fee charged by the host district.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate

49

0

House

96

0

(House amended)

Senate

49

0

(Senate concurred)

Effective:

July 23, 2017